Scots police officer injured as missiles hurled during Bloody Sunday march

Two people have been arrested and a police officer injured during a republican march in Glasgow.

Hundreds of people took part in the procession commemorating Bloody Sunday through the city on Saturday, with a counter-protest also taking place.

The march to remember those who lost their lives was organised by the West of Scotland Band Alliance and set off at 11am.

There was a large police presence to prevent disturbances and the procession was paused on several occasions.

One officer suffered minor injuries as a result of missiles being thrown and two people were arrested for "minor disorder offences".

Chief Superintendent Mark Hargreaves said: "We can confirm that the procession concluded at its destination shortly after 1pm without significant incident.

"Officers dealt with minor disorder, including missiles being thrown, which resulted in minor injury to a police officer.

"The procession was stopped a number of times as a result of protest activity to mitigate any further incidents, ensure the safety of all persons involved, and the wider community.

A supporter of Soldier F protests at the West of Scotland Band Alliance March for Justice in Glasgow   picture: PAplaceholder image
A supporter of Soldier F protests at the West of Scotland Band Alliance March for Justice in Glasgow picture: PA

"Two people have been arrested for minor disorder offences."

Bloody Sunday saw British soldiers shoot 28 unarmed civilians during a protest march against internment in Derry, Northern Ireland, on January 30 1972, resulting in 14 people dying.

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